CHICKEN PULAO RECIPE BY TASTY

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You've heard of chicken biryani, but chicken pulao? That's right, it's a thing after all! Fragrant rice, pungent veggies, and an aromatic chicken - you can't really ask for more in an ideal chicken rice (at least, WE don't think so). With this chicken pulao, you really don't have to, either. It's the epitome of comfort in 30 minutes or less. (This Chicken Pulao was 1 of 3 winners in our latest recipe challenge. Find more of our community recipes here.)

Provided by Priyanka Talari

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb bone-in chicken
2 cups basmati rice, washed, rinsed, and soaked in water, for 30 minutes
3 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
4 cardamom pods
1 stick cinnamon
6 cashews
¼ cup red onion, sliced
2 green chiles, optional
1 sprig curry leaf, optional
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
salt, to taste
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
5 mint leaves
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot. To this, add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add cashews and sauté until light golden brown.
  • Next, add onion slices, green chilies, curry leaves, salt and turmeric and fry on medium heat until onions turn golden brown.
  • Add minced garlic and minced ginger. Fry until the raw smell goes off.
  • Add chicken and mix well. Cover and cook on medium-low flame until chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Then add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, mint and cilantro. Mix well.
  • Add water and mix well. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Once water is boiling, add soaked rice and gently stir to combine.
  • Cook on high flame for 6 to 8 min. Then, cover and cook on low flame until all the water evaporates and the rice is cooked through, stirring gently.
  • Serve hot with cucumber or onion raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Abo Obama
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Zurigh julius2022
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken pulao. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Aino Mano
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Orogun Great
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This chicken pulao is the best I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and the rice was so fluffy. I couldn't stop eating it!


Abeeha Fahad
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pulao, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Uket Queenvera
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken breast in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The pulao was delicious and my family loved it.


Sun Shine
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I've made this chicken pulao recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! The chicken is always juicy and the rice is fluffy. I also like that this recipe is relatively healthy.


siaym ahamed
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken pulao. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Isaac Hernandez
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Prabha Thapa
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This chicken pulao is the best I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and the rice was so fluffy. I couldn't stop eating it!


Mki Nki
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pulao, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Liaqat Basharat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken breast in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The pulao was delicious and my family loved it.


Raja Kamran
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I love this chicken pulao recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


jamara keys
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was so tender and the rice was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shehan KAUSHAYA
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This chicken pulao is the best I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and the rice was so fluffy. I couldn't stop eating it!


Gaffer Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken pulao, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mateeen Rashid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken breast in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up. The pulao was delicious and my family loved it.


Ali hedar
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I've made this chicken pulao recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! The chicken is always juicy and the rice is fluffy. I also like that this recipe is relatively healthy.


Aktarul Islam
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This chicken pulao recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the rice is perfectly cooked. I especially love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice pop of color and flavo